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Government confirms three new unitary councils for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire in 2028  

The government has announced that Oxfordshire and West Berkshire’s seven existing councils will be replaced by three unitary councils from 1 April 2028 as part of its plans for local government reorganisation (LGR).  

Important changes to planning, land charges and mapping services

Our new Land Charges system and Land Charges Register are now live.

South Oxfordshire

car park

May 26, 2026

Improvement works planned at Kings Road car park in Henley

Improvement works at Kings Road car park in Henley will begin on Tuesday 2 June and are expected to last for approximately two weeks.

South Oxfordshire District Council

May 15, 2026

Leader’s statement – 14 May 2026  

Since the consultation period on the three proposals ended, officers across Oxfordshire and West Berkshire have been working collaboratively on activity appropriate to this pre-decision phase. That has mainly focused on […]

March 25, 2026

Hop into Easter with lots of fun for all the family 

Published 25 March 2026 Families can enjoy a jam-packed line-up of Easter activities this spring, with events taking place across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse from30 March to 11 April.  The holidays start with an Activity Morning in Cholsey and an Activity Afternoon at The Junction in Abingdon. Followed by Born to Move fun fitness sessions […]

An infographic illustration on a white background featuring two green decorative seals containing community scenes, connected by icons in the center. The left seal shows a village with a church and houses above wavy lines representing water. The right seal shows houses and various trees above a stone bridge. Between them are a green location pin icon and a person icon, linked by two horizontal arrows pointing in opposite directions, suggesting movement or a relationship between different locations and the people within them.

February 26, 2026

South Oxfordshire residents invited to shape the future of local town and parish councils 

South Oxfordshire residents have the chance to comment on potential changes for town and parish councils, including the area they cover, the number of elected councillors and how local wards are organised.  

new projects from capital grant fund

February 4, 2026

£320k capital grants awarded to improve quality of life in South Oxfordshire 

Published 4 February 2026 Refurbished play areas, community and sports facilities, and investments in sustainability projects including installing solar panels and e-bike chargers, will benefit communities across South Oxfordshire thanks to grant funding.  South Oxfordshire District Council has awarded £320k through its Capital Grant scheme to local organisations as a financial boost towards the capital costs of projects that improve quality of life for local people.  The council awarded £75,000 for refurbishment to the community […]

Images of leisure projects in the South. Thame Leisure Centre solar panels,Didcot Wave Spin Studio and Abbey Sports Centre ATP

January 28, 2026

£2M boost for South leisure facilities 

Published Wednesday 28 January 2026 Leisure facilities in South Oxfordshire will receive a £2M boost over the coming year, with a number of improvements planned for council owned leisure centres.  South Oxfordshire District Council is funding these projects with developer contributions (S106 and CIL), their Capital budget and contributions from Oxfordshire County Council with £1,958,000 allocated to Abbey Sports Centre, Didcot Wave and Thame Leisure Centre.  Abbey Sports Centre in Berinsfield is to get […]

December 4, 2025

Council services over Christmas and New Year 2025/26

A guide to council services over the Christmas and New Year period when the council offices are closed to the public. 

November 20, 2025

A win-win for SO Lottery supporters and local organisations

The SO Charitable Lottery is giving residents an extra reason to take part this season. Anyone entering before Saturday 29 November will be in with a chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle (or cash alternative) along with £500 for their chosen cause – a win-win for residents and the community this Christmas.

picture of hands holding a house

November 4, 2025

Breaking the cycle of homelessness 

Homelessness extends far beyond rough sleeping and can impact anyone, often without warning. It is frequently hidden, such as sofa surfing, encompassing individuals living in insecure, inadequate, or unsanitary housing, as well as those affected by domestic abuse.   Proactive work to break the cycle of homelessness for vulnerable people and ensure support is accessible, effective, […]

Tow Councils. One better future

October 29, 2025

Five councils launch ambitious plan for local government reform

Change is coming to local government across England, and five councils have worked together to create a proposal for two new, innovative and locally accountable unitary authorities for Oxfordshire and West Berkshire that will tackle existing inefficiencies, improve services, and support local communities in response to the government’s call for reform of council structures.